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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Clovey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Syzlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Clovey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Syzlak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clovey tries for a takedown but Syzlak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Syzlak stuffs the takedown.
Clovey throws a wild body kick that Syzlak sees coming a mile off.
Syzlak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clovey looking for a guillotine here but Syzlak defends easily.
Syzlak passes Clovey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Syzlak is working for a submission of some sort.
Syzlak tries to pass to full mount but Clovey defends it.
Clovey is defending against the submission attempts here by Syzlak.
Syzlak passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clovey is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Syzlak with the ground and pound from mount.
Clovey throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Syzlak looking to secure an arm triangle but Clovey defends it well.
Clovey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Syzlak working for a guillotine from mount but Clovey is in no mood to give up.
Syzlak with good strikes from the mount here!
Syzlak looks gassed!
Clovey really wants to buck Syzlak off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syzlak working for a guillotine from mount but Clovey is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syzlak dominating with strikes here.
Clovey swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Syzlak lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syzlak jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Clovey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Clovey pushes Syzlak away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Syzlak gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Clovey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Syzlak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clovey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Syzlak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clovey misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clovey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clovey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Syzlak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clovey, who protects the arm well.
Syzlak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clovey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clovey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Syzlak on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clovey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Syzlak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Clovey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syzlak wants to take a breather but Clovey is having none of it.
Clovey tries to kick Syzlak off but Syzlak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clovey wants to improve his position but Syzlak is controlling well.
Syzlak uses his free foot to push down on Clovey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clovey.
Clovey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clovey swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Syzlak is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clovey is surviving well by controlling Syzlak's body position as best he can.
Clovey is trying to escape the mount.
Clovey throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Syzlak has hold of Clovey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clovey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Syzlak dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Syzlak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clovey is looking to clinch but Syzlak is avoiding it.
Clovey fails to land the takedown.
Clovey wants to clinch up but Syzlak keeps it at a distance.
Clovey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clovey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syzlak.
Clovey darts in trying to clinch
and Syzlak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Syzlak lands a couple of digs.
Syzlak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clovey wants to get back to his feet but Syzlak drags him back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Syzlak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syzlak tries for a kimura but Clovey is defending well.
Syzlak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clovey, who protects the arm well.
Moe Syzlak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Syzlak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Syzlak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Syzlak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clovey, who protects the arm well.
Syzlak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clovey throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
An elbow from Syzlak crashes against the mat.
Clovey prevents Syzlak from moving into mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clovey throws a lazy head kick
and Syzlak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clovey's guard now.
Syzlak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Syzlak trying to control but Clovey is working from the bottom.
Clovey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Syzlak wants to pass the guard but Clovey is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clovey keeping moving, preventing Syzlak from controlling successfully.
Syzlak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clovey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clovey working for a triangle but Syzlak defends it easily.
Syzlak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clovey fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clovey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Clovey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syzlak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clovey's waist but Clovey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Syzlak off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Syzlak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Syzlak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Syzlak tries to control but Clovey wriggling away.
Syzlak wants to control the action but instead Clovey gets a body lock and reverses into Syzlak's guard! Nice work!
Clovey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Syzlak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Syzlak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clovey escapes and throws Syzlak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A control attempt from Syzlak but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Syzlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Clovey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clovey tries to clinch there but Syzlak circles away.
Clovey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Syzlak wants to control but Clovey postures up.
Syzlak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Clovey taking some punishment here, with Syzlak in his half guard.
Clovey is refusing to be controlled, as Syzlak sits in half guard.
Syzlak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clovey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Syzlak.
Syzlak throws a strike but Clovey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clovey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Clovey throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Clovey trying to control the position.
Syzlak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clovey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clovey has his takedown stuffed
and Syzlak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Syzlak.
Syzlak trying to control but Clovey is working from the bottom.
Syzlak stands up out of Clovey's guard for a moment - Clovey manages to land a nice upkick.
Clovey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Syzlak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clovey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syzlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Clovey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clovey keeping full guard, as Syzlak tries to pass.
Syzlak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Syzlak tries for a kimura but Clovey is defending well.
Syzlak swings around for an armbar but Clovey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Syzlak's guard.
Syzlak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Syzlak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clovey stacks Syzlak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clovey!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clovey working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syzlak is looking for a sweep.
Syzlak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Syzlak misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Moe Syzlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Syzlak manages to get back to half guard.
Clovey is thwarting Syzlak's attempts to control the position.
Syzlak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clovey wants to stand but Syzlak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Syzlak working for a triangle but Clovey defends it easily.
Clovey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clovey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clovey connects with a couple of short punches.
Syzlak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clovey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Syzlak looking for a guillotine here but Clovey defends easily.
Syzlak thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Syzlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Syzlak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Syzlak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Auditoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezio Auditoire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Connor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auditoire is looking to clinch.
Auditoire misses with a head kick.
Auditoire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Auditoire.
Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Connor manages to break the clinch.
Connor throws a one two combo.
Connor blocks a head kick by Auditoire.
Connor tries to clinch but Auditoire moves out of range.
Auditoire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Connor wants to clinch up but Auditoire keeps it at a distance.
Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Auditoire, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Connor throws an elbow but misses.
Auditoire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connor breaks the clinch.
Auditoire lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Auditoire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Auditoire misses with a body kick.
Auditoire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor tries to clinch up but Auditoire circles away and keeps his distance.
Connor doesn't manage to clinch there - Auditoire circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auditoire rushes Connor and presses him up against the cage.
Connor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Auditoire blocks it with crossed arms.
Connor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Auditoire up against the cage.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Auditoire.
Auditoire gets underhooks to prevent Connor's takedown attempt.
Connor lands an elbow inside that Auditoire shrugs off.
Connor manages to break the clinch.
Connor clinches up against the cage.
Connor has Auditoire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Auditoire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Connor looks gassed!
Connor prevents Auditoire from breaking the clinch.
Auditoire tries to break the clinch but Connor is controlling the position.
Connor tries a knee to the head but Auditoire blocks it.
Auditoire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auditoire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Auditoire swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
Connor tries to clinch up but Auditoire circles away and keeps his distance.
Connor avoids the head kick by Auditoire.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Auditoire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Auditoire throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Auditoire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ezio Auditoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Connor.
Connor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Auditoire tries a knee to the head but Connor blocks it.
Auditoire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Connor has Auditoire pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Auditoire is looking to chop away at Connor's legs.
Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor is working for takedown but Auditoire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Connor tries for a takedown but Auditoire manages to get underhooks.
Connor tries to score a body lock takedown but Auditoire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Auditoire breaks from the clinch.
Auditoire misses with the body kick
and Connor counters with a big head kick but Auditoire shrugs it off.
Auditoire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Auditoire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Auditoire needs to keep his hands up - Connor had a free shot at his head there.
Auditoire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Auditoire, pushing him back against the cage.
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Connor.
Auditoire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
Connor is pushing Auditoire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Connor keeps control of Auditoire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Connor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Auditoire smiles and moves away.
Auditoire darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Connor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connor instigates a clinch.
Connor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Auditoire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Connor tries to pull guard but Auditoire holds him up against the cage and eventually Connor drops back down to his feet.
Connor misses with a knee to the head.
Connor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Auditoire blocks it with crossed arms.
Auditoire prevents the takedown attempt.
Auditoire is looking to break free of the clinch but Connor has double underhooks.
Connor connects with a knee to the head.
Auditoire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auditoire throws a head kick that misses
and Connor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Connor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connor wants a takedown.
Ezio Auditoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Connor.
Auditoire is looking to break free of the clinch but Connor has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auditoire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Auditoire misses
and Connor counters with a low kick, right behind Auditoire 's knee.
A head kick by Auditoire misses
and Connor counters by moving into the clinch.
Connor gets control of Auditoire's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Connor pulls Auditoire in close to his closed guard and prevents Auditoire from doing any damage or advancing position.
Connor wants to get back to his feet but Auditoire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Connor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auditoire gets to his feet - Connor follows without any prompting.
Connor moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Auditoire avoids the damage to the body.
Connor tries to pull guard but Auditoire won't allow it.
Auditoire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auditoire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Auditoire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Connor checks it well.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Auditoire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Auditoire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Auditoire. That did some damage!
Auditoire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor keeps control of Auditoire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Auditoire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Auditoire throws a head kick that misses
and Connor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Connor connects with a knee to the head.
Connor prevents Auditoire from breaking the clinch.
Connor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Auditoire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor avoids the head kick by Auditoire.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Auditoire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Auditoire throws a lazy head kick
and Connor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Auditoire to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Connor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Connor is looking to clinch but Auditoire is avoiding it.
Connor feints and then cracks Auditoire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Auditoire down.
Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor is trying to drag Auditoire to the mat but Auditoire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Auditoire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Connor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Auditoire circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Auditoire.
Auditoire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Auditoire throws a head kick that misses
and Connor counters with a three punch combo that has Auditoire backing up. Auditoire nods at Connor to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Auditoire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Auditoire misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Connor. Auditoire shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor tries to clinch but Auditoire moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Auditoire.
Connor blocks a head kick by Auditoire.
Auditoire swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Auditoire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Connor's sensitive parts.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Connor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
Auditoire with a knee to the head.
Auditoire prevents the takedown attempt.
Ezio Auditoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Connor.
Connor wants a takedown.
Auditoire takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Connor pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Auditoire as Connor tries to tie him up.
Connor is working for takedown but Auditoire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Connor misses with a knee strike.
Connor tries to pull guard but Auditoire won't allow it.
Connor breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Auditoire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Auditoire darts in trying to clinch
and Connor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Auditoire tries to land a knee to the head but Connor blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor lands a knee to the head.
Auditoire is looking to break free of the clinch but Connor has double underhooks.
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Auditoire stops a takedown attempt from Connor.
Auditoire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ezio Auditoire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connor clinches.
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Auditoire throws a low kick, looking for Connor's leg but Connor calmly moves out of range.
Auditoire throws a front kick aimed at Connor's knee but Connor avoids it well.
Connor clinches up against the cage.
Auditoire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Connor throws an elbow but it misses.
Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Auditoire has him pressed against the cage.
Connor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Auditoire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Auditoire misses with a knee to the head.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Auditoire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Connor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Auditoire breaks the clinch.
Ezio Auditoire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Auditoire misses
and Connor counters by clinching up.
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Connor.
Well Connor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Connor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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234 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
Steel not doing much here.
Steel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hammer wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hammer moves into the clinch.
Hammer digs a right hand underneath Steel's ribcage. Steel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel misses with a takedown
and Hammer counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Hammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Hammer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel to the mat! Steel manages to get full guard.
Hammer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steel, up you get!
Hammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steel tries to clinch
and Hammer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Hammer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steel misses with a takedown
and Hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Steel didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is trying to keep Hammer in close.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammer gets to his feet - Steel follows without any prompting.
Max Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hammer to stand up.
Hammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel fails with the takedown
and Hammer moves into the clinch.
Hammer presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Hammer decides to stand back up. Hammer steps back and let's Steel get back to his feet.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Hammer counters with a one-two to the body.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel is trying to drag Hammer to the mat but Hammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammer has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage.
Steel is looking to stand up but Hammer won't let him.
Steel wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Hammer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Steel tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel fails to pull guard.
Hammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hammer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill The Grill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and quintan jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill The Grill could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to quintan jackson's chin.
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill The Grill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, quintan jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Grill looks to land a combination but jackson avoids it well.
The Grill stuffs the takedown.
jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Grill pinned against the cage. The Grill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Grill throws a right and a left that jackson avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from The Grill as jackson shoots in.
Bill The Grill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of quintan jackson.
The Grill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Grill pinned against the cage. The Grill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Grill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Grill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Grill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Grill scores with a one two! jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
jackson fails with the takedown.
jackson looks gassed!
The Grill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
jackson shoots in for a double leg but The Grill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Grill throws a right and a left that both miss.
jackson tries for a takedown but The Grill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Grill scores with a jab to the jaw.
jackson is rocked!
No joy there for The Grill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can The Grill finish him?
The Grill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by jackson.
jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
The Grill misses with a wild combination.
The Grill lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - jackson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from The Grill and jackson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by The Grill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Grill!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Frankington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Wayne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Frankington!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Frankington wants to control but Wayne postures up.
Frankington is looking to reverse the position.
Frankington can't do much from the bottom here.
Frankington is trying to improve his position.
Wayne creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankington wants to control but Wayne postures up.
Wayne lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wayne sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frankington is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Frankington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne lands some shots froms side control.
Frankington tries to buck Wayne off but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Frankington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Frankington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frankington to see if he's OK.
Wayne in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Frankington is trying to control Wayne's posture but Wayne avoids it.
Frankington is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Wayne throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Frankington taking a bit of punishment here - Wayne scoring with strikes.
Frankington prevents Wayne from moving into mount.
Wayne working away.
Wayne working the ground and pound.
Frankington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wayne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wayne working away.
Wayne landing a few strikes.
Wayne trying to control the action but Frankington is working from the bottom.
Frankington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wayne off and has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wayne is refusing to be controlled, as Frankington sits in half guard.
Frankington looks gassed!
Frankington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frankington is controlling the pace.
Frankington is tying to control. Wayne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wayne trying to hold on to Frankington's head to control him but Frankington postures up.
Still in half guard, Frankington seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking for a sweep. Frankington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne wants to control but Frankington is keeping busy.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
Wayne punching from the bottom.
Wayne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wayne tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Frankington with a poor takedown
and Wayne counters with a single leg into guard. Frankington didn't expect that.
Frankington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne works over Frankington with some ground and pound from guard.
Frankington is adopting a defensive guard.
Frankington trying to control the position.
Wayne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne scoring with some ground and pound.
Frankington controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Frankington.
Wayne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frankington trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wayne throws a right hand that Frankington ducks under and follows up with a left that Frankington also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frankington misses with a takedown attempt
and Wayne counters with a single leg into guard. Frankington didn't expect that.
Wayne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frankington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frankington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frankington has his takedown stuffed
and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frankington won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Wayne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Frankington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frankington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wayne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frankington keeps working.
Frankington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bruce Wayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frankington is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up.
Wayne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frankington holds on and takes a little breather.
Wayne connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne working some strikes from top position.
Frankington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frankington has momentary wrist control but Wayne slips an elbow through the middle.
Frankington controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Frankington wants to sweep here but Wayne controlling him for the moment.
Wayne postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wayne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wayne cracks Frankington with a big elbow.
Frankington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wayne landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frankington keeps working.
Frankington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Frankington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wayne missing with punches from the bottom.
Frankington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wayne manages to get to full guard.
Frankington trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankington postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frankington trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frankington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frankington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wayne is looking for a triangle but Frankington pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Frankington avoids nicely.
Frankington misses with a takedown attempt
and Wayne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wayne is thwarting Frankington's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankington gets full guard.
Frankington throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Frankington wants to sweep but no luck.
Frankington is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Frankington.
Frankington controlling Wayne's posture.
Wayne chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frankington is on top in guard.
Wayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frankington is one step ahead there.
Frankington scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Frankington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Frankington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frankington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frankington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frankington is taking a breather. Wayne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frankington lands with a punch from half guard.
Frankington wants to pass the guard but Wayne is defending well.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frankington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a shoot takedown. Frankington fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Frankington.
Wayne postures up and lands a big shot to Frankington's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankington is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up.
Wayne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frankington is trying to control Wayne's posture but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne looks up at the clock and then as Frankington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wayne smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Frankington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frankington is looking for a sweep.
Frankington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wayne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Frankington isn't going anywhere.
Wayne creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Frankington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frankington manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wayne's best efforts.
Wayne thows a huge punch but Frankington dodges it nicely.
Frankington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frankington.
Frankington wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wayne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frankington seems keen to control Wayne's posture.
Frankington trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Frankington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne is in close to Frankington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wayne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to control but Frankington is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Frankington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wayne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wayne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bruce Wayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frankington controlling Wayne's posture.
Frankington trying to keep a closed guard but Wayne is proving a slippery customer.
Frankington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frank Frankington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wayne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne postures up in Frankington's guard and throws a big left but Frankington blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wayne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frankington desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Frankington is trying to maintain the position but Wayne is very close to passing his half guard.
Wayne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frankington is trying to control but can't.
Frankington wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wayne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wayne!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dunlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Stevenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Dunlop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dunlop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson swinging wilding here.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Dunlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Dunlop counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunlop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunlop crunches a lovely knee into Stevenson's ribcage.
Dunlop breaks from the clinch.
Dunlop lands a high kick!
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Dunlop shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunlop.
Dunlop closes the distance and clinches.
Dunlop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Dunlop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunlop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop moves out of range.
Dunlop throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Dunlop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dunlop tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dunlop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunlop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Dunlop lands a shoulder strike.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dunlop won't allow it.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunlop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunlop walks into a straight right hand from Stevenson.
Steve Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunlop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Dunlop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dunlop.
Dunlop prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Dunlop keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Dunlop keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop is working Stevenson over against the cage.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunlop has double underhooks.
Dunlop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stevenson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Dunlop keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunlop has him pressed against the cage.
Dunlop manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunlop has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Dunlop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dunlop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Dunlop keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Dunlop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevenson wants to break free but Dunlop has control.
Dunlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dunlop misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson wants to break free but Dunlop has control.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Dunlop is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunlop has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Dunlop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dunlop keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson wants to break free but Dunlop has control.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunlop has him pressed against the cage.
Dunlop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Jab by Dunlop.
Dunlop throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunlop manages to avoid it.
Dunlop is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks.
Dunlop shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Dunlop with a series of wild strikes but Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Dunlop moved out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunlop tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunlop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Dunlop.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Dunlop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunlop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunlop is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Dunlop didn't see that one coming.
Dunlop wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunlop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunlop.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dunlop dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Dunlop backpedaling.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Dunlop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunlop dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunlop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevenson wants to break free but Dunlop has control.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dunlop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dunlop cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
Dunlop scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Dunlop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Dunlop drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson gets to his feet - Dunlop follows without any prompting.
Dunlop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunlop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunlop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Dunlop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunlop's head.
Dunlop shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Dunlop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Dunlop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Dunlop avoids it well.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Dunlop's head back.
Stevenson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunlop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunlop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunlop moves into the clinch.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Dunlop.
Dunlop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters with an inside leg kick.
Dunlop scores with a jab to the jaw.
James Dunlop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunlop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevenson momentarily.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Dunlop counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunlop backs up against the cage.
Dunlop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Dunlop moves into the clinch.
Dunlop fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dunlop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunlop prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Dunlop keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Dunlop keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Dunlop is controlling the position.
Dunlop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevenson's face.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunlop has him pressed against the cage.
Dunlop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dunlop decides to pull guard.
Dunlop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Dunlop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunlop.
Stevenson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dunlop fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunlop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Dunlop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dunlop circles away quickly and effectively.
Dunlop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Dunlop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Dunlop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dunlop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Dunlop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Dunlop defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Dunlop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Dunlop avoids nicely.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Dunlop avoids nicely.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Dunlop's body. Dunlop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunlop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dunlop counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevenson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunlop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunlop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson lands a jab-cross combination.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Dunlop tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!
Dunlop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Dunlop avoids it well.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Stevenson.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Dunlop with a series of wild strikes but Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunlop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson swinging wilding here.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Dunlop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson swinging wilding here.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Dunlop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dunlop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Stevenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunlop backs up against the cage.
Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Dunlop backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Dunlop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Dunlop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Dunlop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Dunlop's head back.
Steve Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunlop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters with a nice leg kick.
Dunlop clinches.
Dunlop keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dunlop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunlop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunlop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunlop dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Dunlop.
Stevenson lands a head shot.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunlop counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunlop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson stalks Dunlop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunlop's face. Dunlop staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunlop. Dunlop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson cracks Dunlop with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Dunlop avoids nicely.
Dunlop has managed to clinch.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
James Dunlop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dunlop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunlop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Stevenson.
I think Dunlop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dunlop!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tree Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tree Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson passes into half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wilson has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Wilson manages to pass to side control!
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Dan Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tree Jones.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Jones catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
Jones tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a combination
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones keeping hold of Wilson's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tree Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Jones pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wilson as he works his way to full guard.
Wilson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Wilson is controlling Jones's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Wilson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Jones is trying to move to mount but Wilson reverses beautifully and ends up in Jones's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Wilson wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones tries to improve his position but instead Wilson has taken his back!
Jones covers up after that shot from Wilson.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Jones manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Jones.
Dan Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wilson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones just holding on.
Jones wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tree Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tree Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Pearson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulo Thiago's chin.
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Pearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson shoots in for a double leg but Thiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thiago closes the distance and clinches.
Thiago is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Thiago into the cage.
Pearson prevents Thiago from breaking the clinch.
Pearson pulls guard.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thiago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pearson has his foot on Thiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thiago works his way back into a safe position though.
Thiago content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pearson has locked up a guillotine! Pearson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Thiago is holding on here and Pearson must be using up a lot of energy. Thiago has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pearson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Pearson!
Jason Pearson is the new bantamweight champion!
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